54 Route 138

Somers, NY 10589

(914) 232-5061

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Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School:
A Journey in Mind, Body, and Spirit

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Inquire Today & Learn How To Join Our Class Of 2029

What a Kennedy Catholic Prep Education Can Do for You!

Our Process

Acceptance into Kennedy Catholic Prep into either our Honors Pre-AP or College Prep Pre-AP programs is contingent on the TACH’s exam results and an applicant’s prior middle-school performance records.

The process to apply for admission into Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School for an 8th grade applicant is as follows:

Step 1

Complete Inquiry Form HERE & Register your student to take the TACHS exam online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247)

Registration Opens August 26th, 2024 9:00AM

Step 2

Sit for the TACHS Exam on Friday, November 8th, 2024 listing Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School (Code 311) as one of your choices. Deadline for entering/changing your High School Choices on tachsinfo.com is November 9th, 2024 (11:59 PM)

Priority given to applicants listing KCPS as 1st Choice

Step 3

Public School Applicants:
Ensure your Guidance Counselor sends TACHS Applicant Record Form (Form Available at tachsinfo.com) with 6th, 7th & 8th grade records to KCPS by December 11th, 2024. Attn: Brian Bruder - Admissions Director

Catholic Middle School Applicants:
Your Middle School will complete an applicant’s Applicant Record Form and send it directly to the ADNY offices.

Step 4

Notifications of acceptance are issued on January 22nd, 2025 via both email and regular mail.

The President John F. Kennedy Courage & Compassion Merit-Based Scholarship

Receipt of one of our four levels of this prestigious academic scholarship will be based on an applicant’s level of achievement on the November 8th, 2024 TACHS exam and their middle school academic records in comparison to the entire applicant pool.

TACHS results are sent directly to Kennedy Catholic Prep in mid-December.

See CALENDAR TIMELINE below on How to Become a Gael!

Class of 2029: Important Applicant Reminders & Information

  • The TACHS Applicant Record Form available at tachsinfo.com is the official application to apply for admission into Kennedy Catholic Prep.

  • Register to take the TACHS entrance exam on Friday, November 8th, 2024. Registration opens at tachsinfo.com or by calling 1-866-618-2247 on August 26, 2024.

  • List Kennedy Catholic Prep (TACHS Code 311) as one of your High School Choices (Priority given to applicants listing KCPS as 1st choice for admission) and one of our four levels of merit-scholarship (See below info on our President John F. Kennedy Courage & Compassion Merit-Scholarship).

  • Sign-Up for a TACHS Prep Class. See CALENDAR TIMELINE below on How to Become a Gael!

  • Register for one of our Open House sessions on either Oct. 26th or Oct 29th at our Inquiry Form HERE

  • Pick a Day at our Inquiry Form for your 8th grader to participate in our Gael for a Day program

How to Join the Class of 2029 Timeline

Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School
Apply Today & Invest in Tomorrow!

  • 26
    Aug
    2024
    TACHS Registration Information

    Registration opens on Monday, August 26th, 2024


    Register online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at
    1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247)

    List Kennedy Catholic Prep as one of your 3 high school choices. (TACHS Code 311)

    Registration Closes October 30th, 2024


    TACHS Pre-Test & Post Test Information & FAQ’s. Go to tachsinfo.com/faq HERE


  • Aug - Oct
    2024
    Inquire Today, Be A Gael For A Day & Register For Open Houses!
  • Sep - Nov
    2024
    Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Thursdays

    Meeting Dates:
    Thursday September 26st, 2024
    Thursday October 3rd, 2024
    Thursday October 10th, 2024
    Thursday October 17th, 2024
    Wednesday, October 23rd
    Thursday November 7th, 2024

    Time:
    3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

    Cost:
    $300

    Register Here

     

  • 26 & 29
    Oct
    2024
    Open House Dates And Times

    Open House at Kennedy takes place on two days in October


    Saturday, October 26th, 2024 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM


    Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 7:00 PM


  • 2
    Nov
    2024
    Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Super Saturday Session

    Meeting Date:
    Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

    Time:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Cost:
    $200

    Register Here

     

  • 8
    Nov
    2024
    TACHS Exam Day

    Date:
    Friday November, 8th, 2024


    List KCPS (TACHS CODE 311) as a HS Choice!

    The test will be administered virtually by the Archdiocese of NY

     

  • 22
    Jan
    2025
    Acceptance Notices

    Acceptance notifications to all applicants are issued on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

  • 23
    Jan
    2025
    Missed the TACHS? Your 8th Grader Can Still Apply!

    Register HERE for a Test Taking Thursday!

  • Feb
    2025
    Meet & Greet - Accepted Students’ Night
    Date & Time - TBD
  • Feb
    2025
    Class of ‘29 Online FACTS Commitment Response & FACTS Enrollment Begins
  • Jun
    2025
    Class of 2029 Orientation & Welcome BBQ
    Date:
    Week of June 2, 2024 (Exact Date TBD)
    Full Event Itinerary with times will be emailed In early May ‘25.

    Congrats! You have completed everything that you needed to do to become a Gael. Now let’s take some time to have fun,meet your fellow classmates and start your Kennedy Catholic journey!
  • 26
    Aug
    2024
    TACHS Registration Information

    Registration opens on Monday, August 26th, 2024


    Register online at tachsinfo.com or via phone at
    1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247)

    List Kennedy Catholic Prep as one of your 3 high school choices. (TACHS Code 311)

    Registration Closes October 30th, 2024


    TACHS Pre-Test & Post Test Information & FAQ’s. Go to tachsinfo.com/faq HERE


  • Aug - Oct
    2024
    Inquire Today, Be A Gael For A Day & Register For Open Houses!
  • Sep - Nov
    2024
    Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Thursdays

    Meeting Dates:
    Thursday September 26st, 2024
    Thursday October 3rd, 2024
    Thursday October 10th, 2024
    Thursday October 17th, 2024
    Wednesday, October 23rd
    Thursday November 7th, 2024

    Time:
    3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

    Cost:
    $300

    Register Here

     

  • 26 & 29
    Oct
    2024
    Open House Dates And Times

    Open House at Kennedy takes place on two days in October


    Saturday, October 26th, 2024 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM


    Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 7:00 PM


  • 2
    Nov
    2024
    Kennedy Catholic's TACHS Prep Super Saturday Session

    Meeting Date:
    Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

    Time:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Cost:
    $200

    Register Here

     

  • 8
    Nov
    2024
    TACHS Exam Day

    Date:
    Friday November, 8th, 2024


    List KCPS (TACHS CODE 311) as a HS Choice!

    The test will be administered virtually by the Archdiocese of NY

     

  • 22
    Jan
    2025
    Acceptance Notices

    Acceptance notifications to all applicants are issued on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

  • 23
    Jan
    2025
    Missed the TACHS? Your 8th Grader Can Still Apply!

    Register HERE for a Test Taking Thursday!

  • Feb
    2025
    Meet & Greet - Accepted Students’ Night
    Date & Time - TBD
  • Feb
    2025
    Class of ‘29 Online FACTS Commitment Response & FACTS Enrollment Begins
  • Jun
    2025
    Class of 2029 Orientation & Welcome BBQ
    Date:
    Week of June 2, 2024 (Exact Date TBD)
    Full Event Itinerary with times will be emailed In early May ‘25.

    Congrats! You have completed everything that you needed to do to become a Gael. Now let’s take some time to have fun,meet your fellow classmates and start your Kennedy Catholic journey!

It’s Not Too Late To Join The Class of 2025

If you missed the TACHS exam in November, it’s not too late to join the Class of 2025 at Kennedy Catholic. Fill out this form and our Enrollment Administrator at Kennedy Catholic will get back to you to start the next steps.
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Financial Information

Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $10,400, payable directly to FACTS (A Nelnet Company) along with all other academic related fees.  Please be advised that the Tuition, General School Fee, Registration Fee, iPad Fee, Student Activity Fees, AP Fee and FACTS tuition account set up fee are payable online through FACTS Tuition Management Company.  For more information about your payment account, please use the link above to visit FACTS.4

Information for International and Transfer Students

International Students
Transfer Students

The school is working with the following partners for international admissions:

  • AIEP
  • Cambridge Network
  • Ivy International
  • NIESL
  • Three W International

Transfer students are accepted in their 9th, 10th, or 11th year. If a student is interested in transferring into Kennedy Catholic Prep he/she should make an appointment to meet with Mr. Brian Bruder by emailing him at [email protected]

To start your transfer, click HERE to fill out our FACTS Inquiry Form

Real College Credits

St. John’s University College Advantage Program

High School faculty credentials and course syllabi are approved by University Department Chairpersons.Seniors must have a minimum average of 80% (Juniors = 85%) and a combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1000. Students may enroll in up to 9 credits per semester. Tuition is $250 / semester course, and credit is transferable to many other institutions with a “C” or better in the course. (Students who enroll in St. John’s University receive a $2,000 tuition grant for each of the four years of their undergraduate study.) Currently eight courses are offered, and one is pending.

 

Iona College Link Program

Faculty credentials and course syllabi are approved by Iona College’s Department Chairpersons. Currently two Social Studies courses are offered for college credit, and another is pending.

 

SUNY Albany Link Program

Info coming soon